Greetings, everyone! This is GKC here bringing you a new crossover from the wonderful world of Gundam and RWBY. This is basically a revision of my Dimensional Warriors story that I deleted months ago but its gonna be played out differently.
For one, the characters of RWBY will have their own Gundam protectors. They won't interfere with the plot so much but they will be included.
Now for the disclaimer: I do not own, except my OCs, Gundam or RWBY. All rights belong to their respective owners.
Now let's get this party started… BEGIN!
RWBY's Gundam Guardians
Prologue: The Guardians Awaken
Patch General Hospital
Taiyang Xiao Long, a Hunter who had graduated from Beacon Academy, sat outside the waiting room. He was nervous, that much could be said. His significant other, Raven Branwen, had gone into labor after their team came together for a reunion group outing.
Qrow was so nervous that he couldn't even drink his whiskey. At first, when he heard about his sister being pregnant, he wanted to strangle Taiyang for doing that until his best friend, Summer Rose, kept him from sending the brawler on a one-way ticket to Monty.
Summer, although the shy and timid woman she was back in Beacon, was always quite excited about everything; cookies being what she loved the most next to weapons. She was glad that Raven was having a baby because it meant that she was going to be a godmother and heaven help anyone for touching a hair on the child's head. She would spoil that baby when she got the chance.
The three had sat in the waiting room for nearly three hours. They could almost hear Raven's screams of agonizing pain that it almost drove Taiyang to stand up and march in there to beat the crap out of whoever was hurting his beloved. He relaxed once a doctor opened the doors, wiping a bead of sweat from his brow.
"Any news, doctor?" Qrow asked desperate. Hoping that his sister and her child were alright.
The doctor removed his cowl, revealing matted brown hair and green eyes. "Ms. Branwen is quite well, sir. She just needs some rest." He turned his gaze onto Taiyang. "Mr. Xiao Long, I'm proud to be the one to tell you that you're now the father of a newborn baby girl."
The blonde-haired man released a withdrawn breath. "May we see them?" He asked politely.
"While I wouldn't advise it, I'm a father myself so go ahead, sir." The doctor nodded with a grin, allowing the trio to enter the room that Raven resided in.
The three could hear the soft cries of an infant then noticed the woman they were looking for. Raven Branwen, looking exhausted but happy all the same, and in her arms was a baby girl wrapped in a pink blanket. A tuft of blonde hair on its head.
"Raven…" Taiyang breathed, coming to his lover's side, a smile gracing his tanned face.
"She's so beautiful." Raven whispered, her lips curved upward as her red eyes gazed down at the child. Her black feathery hair was matted with the sweat coming from her forehead but she didn't care. Right now, she was content to holding her daughter.
"She looks almost like you." Taiyang complimented, brushing his index finger against the baby's chubby cheeks.
"Are you trying to flatter me or the baby?" Raven teased.
"I don't know is it working?" The blonde asked, hopeful.
The red-eyed woman planted a kiss on the man's cheek. "There's your answer." She replied as Taiyang blushed slightly in embarrassment.
"Raven, not in front of the baby." He whispered nervously.
"She was just born, I'm sure she won't remember this scene at all." The raven-haired woman reassured the brawler.
"Hey, hey, don't hog her all to yourselves. Let me at least hold my niece." Qrow stated in mock annoyance.
Raven rolled her eyes at her brother before gently handing the baby girl over to Qrow. The infant released a few soft whimpers before the scythe wielder quickly calmed her down. "Got a name for the kid yet?" He asked.
Raven and Taiyang looked at on another then nodded. "Yeah, we decided to call her Yang, Yang Xiao Long." The woman replied.
"Oh, she's just so cute!" Summer squealed quietly at the sight of the cute baby. "Can I hold her? Please, please, please, please, pretty please!" She pleaded using the dreaded puppy eyes.
Qrow couldn't handle it and handed the baby to Summer, who gently took her into her arms.
"Oh, you're just so adorable!" Summer quietly gushed over the infant she held in her arms. "I can't wait until I become a mom."
"Believe me, you're going to go through the same damn thing I went through." Raven deadpanned. "And it won't be fun."
"Why would it not be fun?" Summer questioned innocently.
"Well, there's the strange cravings, the shift in emotions, the unnatural strength, and finally after nine months, giving birth which is by far the most painful thing you will ever experience in your life." The female Branwen stated.
Summer started to feel a sense of dread but smiled anyways. "Well, then you can tell me that when it does happen." She remarked.
The group chuckled while Summer rocked Yang in her arms, humming a little tune she remembered from her own childhood.
While this happened, something unexpected began to flare around the infant. A yellow aura engulfed the baby's small body.
"What in the world?" Qrow exclaimed in surprise being careful not to curse up a storm in front of the baby.
"Um, is that supposed to happen?" Summer asked innocently.
Raven looked down at the infant in Summer's arms. "She shouldn't even be able to use her Aura at such a young age." She replied.
A burst of yellowish energy erupts from the infant, shocking the four adults as the build up began to take form. In less than a minute, a six foot tall robot stood in front of the Hunters.
The best that could be described about the robot was that it was slightly more human looking than the ones Atlas created for their army. It was clad in stark white armor with a yellow torso and shoulders, orange feet, transparent orange parts on the clavicle, forearms and lower legs. Its head was more peculiar. It was almost like it wore a helmet with a two-slit facemask, a pair of orange eyes, and a crown-like v-fin antenna on its forehead.
The robot glances around the room before focusing its attention on the infant in Summer's arms. Its eyes flash as it strolls over to the small woman, who shielded baby Yang from the machine.
"What the heck are you?" Qrow asked as he got in its way.
The robot stops, its pupiless lens eyes scanned the male Branwen then spoke in a robotic male voice. "Move. You're in the way."
"Not on your life." Qrow said, glaring at the machine.
"If you do not move, I will kill you, human." The robot threatened.
"What are you even here for?" Summer asked.
The white machine's orange eyes locked onto the white cloaked woman then onto the baby, who was looking at him with innocent lilac eyes. "I'm here because that child summoned me." He replied.
"Uh, what?..." Qrow muttered as everyone was dumbfounded at the response.
The robot approaches Summer then kneels onto one knee and bows. "By your summons, I have come. I shall be your guardian until our pact is released. I am called Sonsaku Gundam. By the light that shines in my chest, I shall protect you, my master." He declared, looking at the baby, who seemed to be giggling uncontrollably.
"Okay, I definitely need a drink after this." Qrow muttered as he begins to rub his eyes.
"You and me both, buddy." Taiyang nodded in agreement, feeling a growing migraine approaching.
Raven, having had enough of being ignored, voiced her argument. "Are we really going to ignore the fact some freaky robot just appeared out of thin air!" She shouted.
"And the fact it's saying that it was summoned by a newborn baby?" Summer asked.
Sonsaku glances at the bedridden mother of his charge. "I understand your worries but rest assured, a Gundam would have no intention of harming the one it protects. As for how I was summoned, it is rather difficult but your child's Aura was the reason why I was brought to this plane of existence."
"What is a Gundam?" Summer asked.
"I suppose you could call us a sort of robotic warrior destined to be the protectors of those who summoned them. Long ago before Remnant relied on Dust, humans with powerful Auras were capable of summoning Mobile Suits, my people. Depending on how strong one's Aura is, the summoning of a Mobile Suit could range from the Mono Eyes to one of my class, a Gundam. However, once the elemental powers of Dust was discovered, humans relied more on it than their own Aura. Eventually, we were forgotten in the essence of time and space, never to be seen or heard of again." Sonsaku explained.
"Then, how? Why are you back?" Qrow asked.
The Gundam glances back at the infant gurgling in Summer's arms. "It's because I felt her Aura. Despite being dormant, this child has an incredibly powerful Aura within her. But in order for me to take shape into this world, I needed a body made from this child's very Aura. As you can see, it was successful."
"Wow." Summer whispered.
"However, should the child perish then my own body will be destroyed and my spirit cursed to walk the world of Remnant for all eternity. That is the price for our pact and as such, I must keep her safe." Sonsaku stated.
"Uh, how many have died?" Raven asked uncertain and concerned.
"I do not know." The Gundam answered truthfully. "I've only heard tales from my time back in my homeland but the Pact hasn't been formed for thousands of years until today."
"Oh." Raven said.
"Worry not, as long as I function, I shall protect the girl from anyone that would wish her harm." Sonsaku vowed.
"Okay." Raven said before yawning.
"You are exhausted. I recommend that you three leave Ms. Branwen to rest, the birthing process has taken its toll on her body." Sonsaku told the other three members of Team STRQ. "The child must stay here until a doctor retrieves her."
"Alright." Qrow muttered as he waved.
Summer hands Yang back to Raven, who gently scooped the baby in her arms then leaves. Taiyang was conflicted on leaving but his lover sent him a reassuring gaze which he nodded in respect then left.
Sonsaku stands guard over the mother and daughter, remaining vigilant against any who would dare attack them.
Mistral - Five Years Later
Blake Belladonna, a young cat Faunus, was crying…
She had lost her parents after a group of radical humans cornered them out on the street. The little girl could only scream in pure horror when she found her parents beaten to death just because they were different.
Blake couldn't go back home because it was burned down by the humans who hated Faunus so she stuck to alleyways and sewers, resorting to eating garbage or stealing food from stores just to survive.
That's when she joined the White Fang so that no other Faunus child would be orphaned like her. While their protests went unheard of, Blake continued to reach out to mankind so that they could see that Faunus were people as well, not freaks and animals. Sometimes those protests would lead to a few of her fellow White Fang being struck by unforgiving humans.
So here she was, sitting on her bottom with her knees tucked in against her chest crying her eyes out after being hit by a human's club. Her ears flat on her head while her hair was matted with dirt. Her back stung from the burning pain erupting from the bruise she was struck. Her clothing was just a plain white shirt with a black cat on it, black shorts, and white shoes.
Her cat ears twitched, picking up the sounds of three sets of footsteps and by the smell of them, they were humans. Blake cautiously brings her tear-stricken yellow eyes up to see three human males with dark sneers on their ruggedly greasy faces.
"Well look what we have here, a filthy Faunus." Said one of the humans.
Blake shrinks back in fear, more tears welling up in her eyes.
"So what should we do to this thing?" Asked one of the humans.
"Let's put it out of its misery." The third one replied, cracking his knuckles then grabbed Blake by the hair, earning him a yelp of pain from the girl.
"Shut up!" The human growled as he punched Blake in the stomach.
The cat Faunus releases a pained cry from the blow as she goes into a coughing fit. Hot tears freely spill down her pale cheeks as she weakly pleaded to them. "Please stop…"
"Shut up!" Another human growled as he punched Blake in the face, "Animals like you don't talk."
Blake released a pitiful whimper as she shielded her face. She hated being treated like this, she hated humans hurting her. She wanted to go home, to be with her family again, to be happy. The Faunus wanted someone to protect her, take care of her, and love her. Through her silent pleas, her Aura unconsciously began to fluctuate.
A violent surge of black energy erupts from the small girl's body. The light sends the assaulters back as the energy began to take form. In a blink of an eye, a six foot tall robot stood protectively in front of Blake.
The best that could be described about the robot was that it was colored from head to toe in pure black armor that looked like it belonged to a knight. There were bits of red on its feet, elbows, and chest. Placed on its body were glowing red intricate triangles. The head however was a bit more terrifying, it bore a resemblance of a demon wearing a helmet with an intricate golden v-fin on the forehead along with two burning yellow lens eyes.
"What the hell is that?!" One of the humans shouted.
The robot's eyes flash then outstretches its hand as a curved guardless katana with a pure black blade materialized in its mechanical palm as the robot stalks towards the humans.
"Stay back." One of the humans said.
"You mongrels dared to harm my charge. I will show no mercy to you pathetic beings." The robot spoke in a metallic male voice as he raked his clawed hands across the blade of the katana.
"Did that thing just speak?!" One of the humans shouted.
With a single step, the mech was there one second then behind the humans in an instant. "Yes, I did." Sheathing his sword, the three men collapsed on the ground.
"Huh?!" Blake gasped in confusion.
"Do not fret, they live. I merely knocked them unconscious with the blunt end of my blade." The robot told the Faunus then started to walk towards the girl.
Blake shrinked back in a corner, her eyes wide with fear thinking that her savior was going to harm her now. "Don't hurt me, please!" She pleaded.
The robot tilted its head, most likely in confusion. "Why would I hurt you? You summoned me, did you not?" It questioned.
Blake just looked up with confusion and fear, not knowing what was going on.
The black robot kneels down in front of the Faunus on one knee then bows its head. "By your will, I have come. I will be your guardian until our pact is released by your word or through death. I am called Lucifer Gundam. My blade is yours to wield as you see fit, my master."
"What are you?" Blake asked slightly scared.
"A Gundam. I'm also your guardian." Lucifer answered in a much softer tone.
"Why me?" Blake asked.
"It's because your Aura called out to me and from my appearance, you have quite the amount within you." The Gundam replied then stood up. "Now let's go. This place is far too disgusting for my charge."
Blake just looked down with a sad look on her face.
Lucifer tilted his mechanical head in bewilderment. "What's wrong?" He asked.
"I have nowhere to go." Blake answered.
"I see." The black Gundam scoops the little girl up into his arms. "Then I shall procure us a place of residence."
"You will?" Blake asked in surprise.
"Of course, as your guardian, it is my sacred duty to protect you and since you don't have anywhere to go, I will raise you as my own." Lucifer answered.
Blake just wrapped her arms around the Gundam's mechanical neck and said, "Thank you."
"You're welcome. Ah, I don't believe I got your name." Lucifer said.
"It's Blake. My name is Blake Belladonna." The cat Faunus responded.
Nodding, the Gundam grabs one of the unconscious humans' coats and covers his body with it, pulling the hood up to cover his head with a few difficulties. "Then let us leave this place." He carries Blake in his arms out of the alleyway.
From then on, the two would become inseparable. Blake looking up to Lucifer as both a brother and a father figure while the Gundam in turn took care of the Faunus as an older sibling.
Schnee Mansion - Two Years Later
Weiss Schnee, the young seven year old heiress to the Schnee Dust Company, was practicing her singing.
Ever since the White Fang had begun its bloody war with her family's company, her father had been furious every time a shipment would be stolen or family friends executed by the Faunus radicals. It led to quite a difficult childhood for the small girl.
The only friend she could make was her older sister, Winter, but after she left to join the Atlas military, Weiss had been all alone.
The heiress took up singing as a way to lessen the pain of loneliness but no matter how much her voice reached the ears of passing servants, her heart still felt hollow. She once tried to sing for her father but he outright screamed at her to leave him be.
She cried silently in her sleep that night, feeling as if she were hated by the Schnee patriarch. Since then, she became the picture of the perfect domestic child. Her mother wasn't around since she perished after Weiss's birth so it might have been one reason why her father was more stern.
But despite everything, all she wanted was a friend. One that would play with her, tell her stories at bedtime, comfort her when she felt sad, and join her in singing even if they can't. That's all she wanted…
While she was silently questioning herself, a stray tear leaks from her eye and falls down her cheek. Without her realizing it, a white aura engulfed the heiress then shot into the air as it took on a new form.
Weiss looked at the growing light in utter bewilderment as a pair of bird-like wings unfolded from the glow.
Once the light dimmed, a white robotic angel slowly levitated to the ground. It was covered in armor that was colored a complete snow white with areas such as the chest and forearms being a dark blue with the knees, shoulders, and feet colored cyan blue. There were also golden accents on its body as well with a crown-like golden antenna resting atop the forehead. A pair of blue eyes flashed from above its smooth facemask. The pair of bird-like wings folded around the robot's body as it gazes down at the child.
"W-what are you?" Weiss asked in awe.
The robotic angel kneels before the young heiress like a knight before its princess. "I have answered thy summons, thy Ladyship. From beyond the confines of space and time, thy guardian protector has come at thy bidding. My name is Angel Gundam. Our pact is complete, my master. What is thy desire?" The robot asked in a melodic male voice fit for a being of the heavens.
"Why are you here?" Weiss asked confused.
"Thy soul has called for me. I answered in kind." Angel replied.
"Why me?" Weiss asked.
The Gundam pointed a mechanical index finger at the heiress's heart. "Thy dormant Aura is quite strong to summon a warrior of my stature."
"Really?" Weiss asked in awe.
Angel nods. "Of course, how else would I possess these wings?" He gave the wings on his back a quick flutter.
"I don't know." Weiss answered childishly.
Chuckling, the Gundam points at the girl's head. "It's because thou gave me form. Despite thy powerful Aura, I needed a body of my own. Thy imagination helped shape that."
"So I made you?" The heiress asked.
"Yes, thou did." Angel answered.
"Wow." Weiss said as she looked at the Gundam in awe.
Angel bends down to meet the girl at eye level. "Now what does thou want to do, my Lady?" He asked.
"I, I don't know." Weiss answered slightly embarrassed.
"Well, I happened to hear quite a lovely voice singing." The Gundam stands up then marches over to a case of instruments resting along the walls within the Great Hall. He takes a violin in his hands. "Shall I play a tune with thou?"
"Sure." Weiss said with a bright smile.
The Gundam and his charge soon stood in rhythm, Weiss singing a song while Angel follows along with the tune using the violin. Once the song finished, the Gundam puts the instrument away and looks at the young heiress. "Now what shall we do now?" He asked, his tone suggesting that he was quite happy.
"How about we play a game?" Weiss asked.
"Alright, what shall we play?" Angel replied.
"How about hide and seek?" Weiss suggested.
The white robot thinks about it then nods. "Very well, thou hide and I shall seek."
"Okay!" Weiss said cheerfully and ran off.
Angel silently begins to count to a hundred in his CPU. Once he reached the desired number, the Gundam began searching for his young charge.
Weiss had hidden behind a curtain and did her best to hold back some giggles.
The Gundam scanned the entirety of the mansion then found the small lifeform hidden behind the curtain. A hidden grin crossed Angel's nonexistent lips. "I wonder where she could be? I've searched high and low but I just cannot find my little Lady." He spoke, feigning ignorance. "Could it be that she's disappeared!?" He gasps dramatically.
Weiss covers her mouth as she tried to stifle her giggles.
"I suppose I should just give up then." The Gundam sighed heavily before opening the curtains. "Gotcha!"
"GAH!" Weiss cried out in playful surprise.
"Thou art mine now, little one." Angel reached out to grab the girl. "The Tickle Monster is here to play."
Weiss began to laugh as she and Angel played until the shattered moon reached the sky.
After they had finished their games, the Gundam sat against the wall with the young heiress in his lap, leaning peacefully against his torso as she slept. Angel encircled his wings protectively around Weiss like a blanket. "Sleep well, my Lady." His eyes go black as he enters his Sleep Mode.
"Nighty night…" Weiss muttered in her sleep.
The two slept quietly that night, locked in one another's embrace. Marking the beginning of a wonderful friendship.
Patch Forest - One Year Later
Eight year old Yang Xiao Long dragged the red wagon her six year old sister Ruby Rose slept in with the red cloak given to her by their mother, Summer Rose, covering her small frame.
After her stepmom left on a mission and never returned home, Yang's dad went into a state of depression. Her guardian and big brother figure Sonsaku was left to take care of her and Ruby. Despite being a robot, Sonsaku had been their caretaker while he tried to snap Taiyang out of his depression.
Yang thought back to her first mom leaving for some reason she couldn't understand or remember. This is what led the blonde haired girl to drag the wagon with her sleeping sister inside through the deep snow from the days of winter. The child wanted to ask her birth mother so many questions such as why did she leave or maybe to come back with them to her daddy.
The two girls had managed to escape from their mechanical babysitter after he went into his Sleep Mode. Yang glances down at the map showing their current destination.
Ruby mumbles in her sleep but didn't wake up.
The older of the two girls looks back at her little sister with a small grin. "Don't worry, Ruby, we're almost there." She whispered then continued dragging the wagon using what strength she could muster. However, tired and untrained as she was, Yang had no idea of the multiple dark forms following them.
The leader of the pack had sensed the desires and sorrow from the blonde child along with the seeking of warmth from the one in red. The Alpha breathed in these emotions with great relish, its pack would feast well tonight.
Seeing the children cross the icy river, it gave an extremely low pitch growl to signal the others that were moving. Without question, the others made their way across the cold water with little noise. Careful not to break the ice and alerting the children.
"Mommy…" Ruby mumbled in her sleep.
"I know, Ruby, we'll find our mama again soon." Yang comforted the sleeping girl as she pulled the wagon up a hill, the biting cold winds stinging her skin as she fought against gravity.
After reaching the stop of the hill, Yang's childish mind focused on the old shack sitting just down the hill. Just like on the map. Excited and filled with renewed strength, the blonde girl continued to pull the wagon while ignoring the pain in her feet as she walked. Once she began to speed up, Ruby awoke from her sleep.
Yang stopped in front of the old shack then reached up to open the door. Licking her lips in anticipation, the girl opened the door.
Before Yang opened the door however, the elder of the Beowolf pack had snuck in to ambush the children. Once its meal opened the door, the Alpha leaped at the two girls with a ferocious snarl.
Yang fell down the stairs in such a way that she overturned the wagon, sending her little sister sprawling on the snow. The blonde child looking up at the Alpha Beowolf in fear while Ruby started crying from the rough landing. The Grimm growled at them. Rage and hunger filled in its glowing red eyes as it stalked around them while releasing a few low pitched growls that summon the other seven of its pack.
Yang scrambled back to Ruby, holding her close as tears build up in her eyes. The Beowolf pack circled around them, their drooling maws eager to sink into soft flesh and bone. She did this. It was her fault. She wanted to see her mother again so bad that she risked her life and the life of her little sister as well. The blonde could only sob pathetically as she tightened her grip on Ruby, regretting the fact that she should've brought Sonsaku with them. He was her guardian and she just left him behind.
Ruby tried to hide within her big sister's chest. The scary monsters were circling them, ready to eat them both. The little girl missed her daddy, her big robot brother, her soft bed, her puppy Zwei, but most of all she missed her mommy. She wanted her here to protect her from the bad things, to hold her against her chest, bake cookies for her, and read bedtime stories. She wanted her mommy! Where's mommy!
The Alpha watched in amusement as the fear began to build up in both girls. Yes, it would do quite well. Their terrified faces was only icing to a nonexistent cake. The eldest of the two seemed to care about the little red one. Its twisted mind sent an order to its pack to devour the little one first. The added anguish of the yellow one would make the meat all the more sweeter to eat.
Ruby's terrified silver eyes widened further in fear as the seven Grimm stalked towards her and her sister. Those glowing eyes on the horrible bone masks glaring straight into her soul. She couldn't hold it in any longer. She wanted a protector like Sonsaku was to Yang. She wanted her mommy back so badly. She screamed…
"MOMMY!" Ruby cried out desperately, hoping for someone or anyone to hear her cries.
Meanwhile…
It had been in this silent hell for centuries or whatever years its been trapped in this plane of existence…
Its body had long ago perished along with its master. Now it was nothing more than a spirit cursed to walk this damned world.
Its soul felt empty… Why?
Could it be that it was lonely? Has the years of solitude finally begun to affect its mind?
What it wouldn't give just to walk the living world once more as flesh and bone instead of metal and circuits.
That's when it heard her voice. The cries of a child with an extremely powerful soul. One so strong that it even reached its own quiet prison.
Could this be its chance? A chance to return to the waking world once again?
Even if it must be made a warrior once more it would do so as long as it could appear on Remnant once again.
It would serve its new master. Its blade shall reap the souls from her enemies just like it had done in the past.
Fear not, child. Your wish shall be granted as the Red Death walks the earth once more...
Present
One of the Beowolves lunged at the two girls, eager to sink its teeth in their delectable flesh. It had ignored the cries of the red one only wanting to feast on her small meat. However, before it realized anything, a crimson curved blade carved straight through its upper jaw and head. The corpse of the Beowolf falling a short ways from the children. A robotic figure clad in a red cloak wielding a mechanical black scythe with a red blade stood protectively in front of the girls.
The Alpha's eyes seemed to widen in complete terror. The familiar smell of blood and death mixed with those of the machine race from long ago. It remembered these beings but not unlike the one before it.
From head to toe, it was covered in a variety of red, crimson, and dark red armor. Its appearance like that of a slim human with angular attachments on its body. A mask with a black full face visor covered its face on its cat-like head. A small red v-shaped antenna resting on its forehead with a cone-shaped object on its back releasing blood red lights while the red cloak it wore flowed along the icy cold winds. A pair of red eyes flash from behind the mask, glaring dangerously at the Beowolf pack.
The Beowolves growled as they glared at the crimson armored machine. Its scent irritated the younger pack members and it had the audacity to keep them from their meal.
The robot cracked its neck (which should be impossible) then gestured for the Grimm to come at it.
One of the Beowolves met the challenge, lunging to tear out the machine's neck only for the robot's hand to grasp its throat. With a flick of its wrist, the crimson robot breaks the beast's neck then unceremoniously throws it at another Beowolf.
Wasting no time, the rest of the Beowolves minus the Alpha lunge at the mechanized being.
A brief chuckle escaped the nonexistent lips of the robot. "Fools…" It muttered in a velvet male voice. Grasping the scythe by his side, he twirls the weapon around then bisects the young Beowolves like they were paper weights.
The Alpha could not believe it. Its pack now laid dead upon the snow, already beginning to sink to the ground. This being, this machine man, whatever it was… It was dangerous. The Alpha's instincts screamed for it to flee but it would not flee from this armored creature. It would get revenge for its brethren and it would start by tearing the children to shreds. The anguish from the robot would be all the more sweeter once it devours the girls in front of it.
"So you want to die that badly?" The crimson robot asked sarcastically as his weapon began to transform. The scythe blade retracting back as the staff collapsed into a sword handle while small serrated teeth appeared along a shaft to resemble a chainsaw blade. "Time to let 'er rip!" He declared sickeningly, revving the chainsword in its hands.
The Alpha roared before running at the machine intending to smash through it to get at the two girls.
The cone-like object on his back released more of the red particles, enshrouding the crimson mech in its light. The eyes of the robot flashing from within the shroud of particles.
The Alpha never stopped until it was in front of the machine and swung its arm at the crimson mech.
Out of the particle storm, the chainsword slashed through. The revving teeth biting into the flesh of the Grimm. Blood and gore splattering onto the blending colors of the red robot.
The Alpha howled in pain as its flesh was cut through by the chainsaw blade.
"Now die." The crimson mech whispered as he pushed the blade against the Alpha's body, diagonally bisecting the Grimm in half. A shower of blood and gore spilling on the once pure white snow. The red robot seemed to drink in the pain of his kill. "Ah, after thousands of years, I finally get to feel the great pleasure of killing monsters once more with my blade."
The Alpha lied on the ground as it slowly began to disintegrate while the girls looked at the machine in a combination of awe and fear.
The masked robot glanced at the children then slowly walked towards them. His metal footsteps crunching the snow beneath it. Once he stood in front of the two girls, the mech lowered down to one knee while placing a hand on his chest, bowing his head. "I have answered your call from beyond the realm of the dead. I, who was once known as the Red Death, do humbly pledge to be your protector until the end of our pact. I am Reaper Gundam, Harbinger of Souls and Destroyer of Grimm. What are your orders, my little master."
"So cool…" Ruby whispered.
"Yes, yes I am." Reaper boasted with pride, crossing his arms. "Now, who are you child? Tell me your name so that I may truly deem you worthy of being my master."
"My name's R-ruby Rose." Ruby stuttered.
"Don't stutter! I prefer those I'm protecting to at least have some backbone." The crimson Gundam scolded the little girl.
"Back off!" Yang said as she stood in front of Ruby and the machine.
"Eh? What do you want, squirt? Don't you already have a guardian?" Reaper glared down at the blonde.
Yang just gave Reaper a defiant glare as she stood still.
"Yang!?" A familiar robotic voice echoed in the forest.
"Sonsaku!" Yang shouted.
The white and yellow Gundam flips out of the woods, entering a martial arts stance as he scans the area. "Are you alright? Have you and Ruby been injured?!" His words died in his mechanical throat when he noticed the blood-splattered Reaper in front of the two girls. "Monster! Away from those children!"
"Huh? You think you got the metal to stand against me?" Reaper challenged, brandishing his chainsword.
"Yes I do." Sonsaku declared.
"Then let's go you piece of scrap!" The Red Death declared, revving his weapon. "I still haven't had my fill of battle."
"Stop it!" Ruby screamed.
Both Gundams froze then turned their attention onto the red cloak wearing girl. If they had human faces then they'd be soon as quite shocked.
"Please just stop it!" Ruby cried as she hugged Yang.
Deactivating his chainsword, Reaper places the weapon in a special holster on his back. Sonsaku stopped his current combat phase but still kept a watchful eye on the crimson mech.
"I'm sorry Ruby." Yang said, a sad look on her face.
"Why did you run away?" Sonsaku questioned, kneeling down to look at his charge.
"I just wanted to find my mother." Yang answered.
The blonde's Gundam guardian crossed his arms. "You had me worried out of my circuits!" Sonsaku shouted.
"I'm sorry." Yang said as she looked down.
Sonsaku sighs in resignation. "Well, I'm just glad you're both safe. I don't know what I'd do if something happened to you girls."
"I'm really sorry." Yang whispered.
Reaper decided to intervene. "Dear God, are you going to talk all night or are we going to take these kids home already?!" His tone dripping along the lines of annoyance.
Ruby yawns, her eyelids started to grow heavy.
"See? Even she agrees with me." The masked Gundam stated, picking the little girl up and holding her close to his metal torso.
Sonsaku takes Yang into his arms, wrapping a brown blanket around her to keep her warm. "Very well, follow me. Their hometown isn't too far if we fly."
"So sleepy." Yang whispered before falling asleep.
The two Gundams engage their boosters, lifting into the sky while securing their charges as best they can in a comfortable position. Sonsaku takes the lead while Reaper follows the orange-eyed mech.
Arc Homestead
Jaune Arc always wanted to be a hero just like his dad and grandfather in the past along with the rest of the Arc patriarch line.
His sisters, both older and younger, would coddle him or ask for his help when they needed it. So like a good brother, he did what he could. To his younger sisters, he was their hero. To his older sisters, he was the adorable little brother living in a fantasy.
While searching in the basement for a book of old photos that his mother requested, Jaune found a steel door covered with runes that he had no idea meant. On closer inspection, he noticed his family's symbol carved on the metal frame. Being the curious child he was, Jaune placed a hand on the dual crescent moon symbol until it suddenly shined a bright gold.
"Holy crap!" Jaune exclaimed in surprise.
The runes on the door ignite then dimmed, mechanical gears turning as the metal frame opens to reveal a six foot tall robotic suit of armor themed after both a unicorn and a knight. From head to toe, it looked to be entirely white except for a few gold accents on the chest and skirt area with two slits on the face that Jaune could make out a pair of green lifeless lens eyes. On its shoulder guards was the Arc family crest emblazoned in yellow. By the armor's side was a white rectangular shield and a strange sword that looked like a cross between a blade and a gun.
"What is this…" Jaune muttered.
Suddenly, the eyes within the mask of the armor flashed. The young Arc could feel something reaching out to him or that's what he could tell at least.
Jaune walked up to the machine, looking it up and down in confusion before he taps it on the knee.
"Refrain from doing that. My joints are a bit stiff at the moment." An elegant male voice stated, drawing the boy's attention.
"Ah!" Jaune shouted as he stumbled backwards before falling into his butt.
The armor began to move, taking a step out of its confinement and onto the cement floor. Emerald eyes bearing down at the Arc boy after it retrieved its sword and shield. "You, boy, what is your name?" It questioned.
"Jaune Arc." Jaune answered albeit a bit meekly.
"Ah, so you are a son of the Arc bloodline." The robot confirmed as it bent down on one knee, sword embedded in the ground while its head was lowered. "In the name of thy ancestors, I have awoken once more to be thy sword and shield. Jaune Arc, child of the Hero Bloodline. I, Arc Knight Gundam, do hereby pledge to swear fealty to you, my master." It vowed.
Jaune was in awe and completely speechless.
Arc Knight looks at his new master. "Now, what enemies are we facing?" He questioned.
"Uh…" Jaune didn't know what to say.
"Well, that must be the reason I was awakened, was it not?" The Gundam questioned.
"Uh, no." Jaune answered.
Arc Knight stands up, sheathing his sword into his shield. "I see. So my awakening was an accident?" He wondered.
"Yeah." Jaune admitted.
"Well, this is awkward." The Gundam muttered before footsteps drew the duo's attention.
A female voice that Jaune recognized as his mother called for him. "Jaune, is everything alright, sweetheart?"
"I'm fine mom!" Jaune called back.
The footsteps grew louder then the lights come on. Jaune's mother, Jane Arc, a woman in her mid thirties, had blonde hair that reached her back with blue eyes and pale skin. She was in a pale blue summer dress with a white apron over it and white slippers. "What was all that noi-" Whatever she was about to say next died in her throat when her eyes made contact with the Gundam.
"Ah, the Arc matriarch. I am Arc Knight Gundam, the family guardian for your son." The knight-themed mech introduced himself.
"Jaune, come here now!" Jane told her child, a look of fear on her face.
"Mom, it's okay." Jaune said trying to calm his mother.
"I said, come here!" The older woman ordered, a stern glare directed at the boy, who immediately went to his mother's side. Jane looked at the Gundam. "Why are you even awake, beast."
"Beast?! Madam, that is most certainly rude!" Arc Knight chastised the Arc matriarch.
Jane ushered Jaune upstairs. "You were locked up for a reason!" She retorted.
"Mom?" Jaune asked.
Arc Knight looked away. "So I see you know about what transpired in the past then."
"Everyone in the family knows what you've done. That's why you were sealed away forever." Jane stated coldly.
"It seems he doesn't." Arc Knight said, gesturing to Jaune.
"Would you tell a child that our family's been keeping a monster in their basement?" The woman deadpanned.
"You said everyone in your family so that also includes the children." Arc Knight pointed out.
"Shut up! A monster like you should've been kept in its chains!" Jane yelled, a scowl on her face. "Better yet, grandfather should have dropped you in the ocean. Let the Grimm take you as a toy."
"Mom, what are you even talking about?" Jaune questioned in confusion.
The mother of eight looked at her only son. "Jaune, this thing. It was once the guardian of the founder of our family. Every generation, this Gundam would be left to protect the firstborn son of an Arc. During your grandfather's time though, this thing once fought an extremely powerful Grimm but it proved too strong for Arc Knight. At the time, your grandfather believed that this Gundam's defeat was because the Grimm was the better fighter but he saw the truth. This monster had another secret that even the founder had no idea it possessed. A dark power that could rival even that of a Grimm. We took precautions by sealing it away, never to speak of it till the end of time."
"What?" Jaune said in concern.
"What your mother speaks of is the truth." Arc Knight interrupted. "I do possess such a power and I have no ill-tidings with the Arc family for sealing me in that prison. It was completely justified."
"What?" Jane asked in both surprise and confusion.
"One day," The Gundam looks at his armored hand. "There may come a time where I lose myself to this dark power but before that," Clenching his fist, Arc Knight stares straight into the older woman's blue eyes. "My sword shall only be used for justice! One that will protect my master until I perish. This I swear on my honor as a knight."
"What does this mean?" Jaune asked.
"It means that I will protect you until you no longer need of me or that I perish in battle." The Gundam replied.
Jane blinks completely unsure of what she should do.
"Madam, I promise on my life that I will never harm any member of the Arc bloodline. If a time comes where the darkness within me overcomes my soul, I will personally put myself to the sword." Arc Knight reassured the woman.
"You promise?" Jaune asked, skeptical.
The Gundam nods. "I have no reason to lie to you, boy."
"Then what about me?" Jane asked as she crossed her arms under her chest.
"That was directed at you as well, madam." Arc Knight pointed out.
Jane just glared at the Gundam before walking off with a sigh.
"Mom?" Jaune wondered aloud. "Does this mean I can keep him?"
"Your father and I will have to talk about it but for now, I don't see any harm in him staying here as long as he stays on his best behavior." The woman told her son.
Arc Knight seemed to take offense to that. "Madam!" He gasped, placing a hand on his armored torso. "I am a knight! The picture of being on my 'best behavior' as you put it."
"I can see that." Jane said simply.
Jaune raised his arms in the air with a big smile on his face. "This is awesome! I've got my very own robot!"
"I'm standing right here." Arc Knight muttered.
Mistral
Pyrrha Nikos was quite cheerful today. She managed to use her Semblance after a practice spar with her instructor. Magnetism was quite useful in a fight against opponents using metal weapons, it's what helped her beat her teacher during their spar.
The young redhead arrived back home to tell her parents. "Mama, papa, I'm home! I unlocked my Semblance too!" She called out but received no answer in return. She looks in the kitchen then finds a note on the dining room table.
"Dear Pyrrha, sorry but your mother and I have a meeting with the Mistral Council this evening so we may not be home until late at night. Dinner is in the fridge and head straight to bed on time. Love, your father." The girl read aloud, a frown crossing her delicate features.
This always happened right when she had good news. Her parents were never around much, always at work and sometimes putting her in positions where she would have no choice but to follow her parents' wishes. All she wanted was to be noticed but not as some special child that is highly expected to be a champion in the future Mistral Tournaments. She wanted to be noticed as herself, Pyrrha Nikos.
A burst of red energy erupts from the emerald-eyed girl, taking shape into a humanoid figure. Said figure was revealed to be a six foot tall robot.
The robot seemed to be covered in golden spartan armor with the Greek symbol for Omega emblazoned on the torso in the color red. Beneath the armor was a white robotic body frame with the feet, hands, knees, and shoulder colored red as well. A mane of red artificial hair flowing on an opening in the back of the Greek helmet-themed head along with a red cape on the shoulders. A golden v-shaped antenna resting on the forehead of the helmet with the face possessing a smooth faceplate and emerald green eyes. In its hands was a mechanical spear lined with red and gold while in the other was a large round shield with the Omega symbol emblazoned on the center.
The mech's metal footsteps drew the girl's attention towards it.
"What in the world?" Pyrrha muttered in surprise.
The armored robot kneeled before Pyrrha, placing its spear on the ground while its shield arm laid on its side. "I have come at your request, my Dominus. As a warrior bred for nothing but the fires of battle, I shall be the spear that pierces the hearts of your enemies and the shield that defends. I am called Omega Gundam. Our pact is complete, my master." It spoke in a gruff male voice.
"Master?" Pyrrha asked in confusion.
The mech stands up at his full height, spear in hand. "Yes, your soul called out to me from the Great Beyond. Your imagination gave me form and as such, our pact together as master and guardian is complete." The Gundam explained.
"What are you?" Pyrrha asked, curiously.
"A Gundam. In human terms, I am classified as a sentient robot." Omega replied.
"Why me of all people?" Pyrrha asked.
"Your Aura is exceptionally powerful, one could almost say it's stronger than a demigod." The Gundam stated.
"T-thank you." Pyrrha said as she blushed from the compliment.
Nodding, Omega looks around. "Where are your sires?"
"They are talking with the Mistral Council." Pyrrha answered in a sad tone.
"So you're by yourself? Unacceptable." The Gundam declared.
"It's alright. I'm used to it." Pyrrha said silently.
A metal hand gently landed on top of the girl's red hair. "No, I won't accept that." Omega whispered to her. "Do not fret, child. I shall be by your side for as long as you have me."
"Really?" Pyrrha asked.
The Gundam nodded. "You summoned me so I'm duty-bound to protect you and I'm obligated to take care of you as well." A faint growl could be heard which caught his attention. "You must be hungry, my master."
"Yes I am." Pyrrha said with an embarrassed blush on her cheeks.
"Fear not, I have downloaded hundreds of different types of cooking recipes for human consumption." Omega explained.
"Uh…" Pyrrha had no idea what the robot even remotely said.
Sighing, the mech decided to be more blunt. "I know how to cook."
"Oh, okay." Pyrrha said with a smile.
The Gundam checks the fridge only to find what look like regular sandwiches. "This will not be enough for a child." He muttered to himself then takes a few ingredients as well as a few pots and pans to begin cooking a feast worthy of a king.
"Would you like some help?" Pyrrha asked.
"Worry not, I am capable of handling a task such as this." Omega answered, cracking his metal fingers then began to work.
"Okay." Pyrrha said as she walked to the dining room table and sat down in one of the chairs.
The Gundam boiled water then chopped up a few vegetables. His speed in cooking the meal was beyond that of a human that much Pyrrha can see.
After fifteen minutes the food was done.
"Dinner is served, my master." Omega declared presenting a wide spread of exotic foods high society members would be able to eat. A perfectly glazed turkey surrounded by a collection of rare vegetables, a prime rib steak lathered with an exquisite brown gravy, a plate of three shrimp kabobs laced with hints of lemon and pepper, a chicken feta spinach with a delicate spread of garlic sauce drizzled around on the plate, a steamed lobster resting on a lettuce bed with a small bowl of butter by the side, a plate of spaghetti covered in a healthy tomato sauce topped in fresh parmesan cheese, and a smoked ham topped with two pineapple slices. "I do hope that everything is to your liking, Dominus." He speaks, pouring a cup of warm green tea in one of the many teacups Pyrrha's mother owned.
"Wow." Pyrrha gasped.
"Enjoy your meal, master." The Gundam bowed, a hand of his chest where the heart would be on a human.
Pyrrha took a bite of spaghetti and her eyes widen at the taste.
Omega looks up at the girl, wondering what her reaction to the food would be.
"It's very good." Pyrrha said with a smile.
If the Gundam had a human mouth, he would be smiling as well. "I appreciate the praise, my master." He bowed.
"You're welcome." Pyrrha said with a smile.
The redhead continued her meal while her guardian watched with pride. Once finished, Pyrrha yawned cutely as Omega starts cleaning up the dishes.
"I guess I'll head to bed." Pyrrha said.
The Gundam approaches the little girl and lifts her into his arms. "Allow me to put you in bed, master."
"Thank you." Pyrrha muttered as she drifted into sleep.
Omega carries his charge into her bedroom and places her on the bed, covering the small body with a blanket and placing a stuffed teddy bear in her arms. "Sleep well, my little master." The Gundam whispered as he lays against a bare wall to enter Sleep Mode.
Orphanage - Vale
Lie Ren and Nora Valkyrie were lonely…
Well, not to say they were really lonely because they've been friends ever since they met each other. You'd think that Ren, the quietest kid in the orphanage, would be suited to being by himself in contrast to the ever excited bubbly redhead known as Nora.
You see, their friendship started when the kids were all playing outside. Well, Ren was sitting against a tree reading a book rather than playing. Besides that, the magenta-eyed boy was reading only to witness Nora being bullied by three older kids.
Now normally, the bubbly girl would go about kicking their rear ends right now but these bullies weren't using physical force but verbal insults instead.
Nora would be insulted on her intelligence, her overeagerness, and her tendency to bounce off walls when on a sugar rush. The reaction was instant, the redhead started bawling her eyes out while the bullies laughed at her.
Ren's action soon after was quite a surprise as well. He stormed up to the three bullies and punched the leader in the nose. A short scuffle between him and the older kids erupted until the caretakers had to force them away, sending them all into a time out.
Since then, Nora and Ren had been best friends. Playing together, eating together, and even sometimes sleeping together like they were siblings. But while they were the best of friends, the other kids avoided them like the plague.
So we find both children kicking around a ball, depressed looks on their faces.
"Nora…" Ren called out to his friend.
"Yes, Ren?" Nora asked.
"This is kinda boring now." The black-haired boy replied. He stops kicking the ball and looks at the girl. "I'm going to nap." Ren walks over to the tree he would go by when he wanted to read, plopped down on his behind and fell asleep in the shade.
Nora, feeling bored herself, stopped playing and laid down next to her best friend, closing her eyes to nap as well.
What the children don't know is that their dormant Auras began to fluctuate with power. Magenta and pink energy forming into two separate beings. Once the light died down, two six foot tall robots appeared, gazing down at them.
"So cool!" Nora cried out with stars in her eyes.
Ren's eyes shot open and his jaw dropped at the sight of the two robots.
The first of the robots seemed to be themed after a dragon with magenta colored armor on its head, torso, shoulders, forearms, knees, feet, and wings. Other parts of its body were a dark grey as well with a strange green orb embedded in the center of the chest. The eyes on its dragon-like head were a deep magenta with a dark grey faceplate with two slits on it along with a dark grey v-shaped antenna on the forehead.
The second robot was much more feminine looking than the other. Its silvery white armor seemed to resemble that of the ancient Valkyries that would guide fallen warriors to Valhalla. A long mane of pink hair that flowed out the back of the white helmet. A pair of pinkish white wings on its back that seemed to glow with an unearthly light. Turquoise blue eyes flashed on the robot's face about its smooth mask with a golden w-shaped antenna resting on the forehead.
Both machines knelt on one knee in front of the children. The dragon mech spoke in a deep male voice. "I have come at your command, master Ren. By my blade and soul, I shall defend thee from all threats until my spark ceases to function. I am Ryusei Gundam. With this, our pact is complete, my master."
The angelic feminine robot spoke last in a beautiful female voice. "From within the heavens, I have answered your calling, mistress. Beyond life or death, I shall be thy guide to a brighter future and be thy sword against all creatures of darkness. I am known as Valkyrie Gundam. Know this for our pact is complete, my mistress."
"Awesome!" Nora cheered.
"What the…" Ren rubbed his eyes, making sure he wasn't dreaming. He sighs in disappointment when he sees the two robots still in front of them. "Oh man…"
"Is something the matter?" Ryusei asked.
Ren looked up at the magenta-colored mech. "I thought I was hallucinating but it seems I'm not."
"You look so cool!" Nora cheered as she seemed to appear around Valkyrie.
"I appreciate the compliment, mistress." The female Gundam nodded in acceptance.
"What are you two?" Ren asked as Nora seemed to appear next to him.
Ryusei took the initiative. "We are sentient robotic organisms known as Gundams. We are your guardians created from both your Aura and imagination."
"Wow!" Nora cheered.
Valkyrie glanced at the bouncy girl. "I seem to have quite the spunky charge." She commented.
"She just has too much energy." Ren said.
"So it would seem." Ryusei muttered.
"So what do you have for weapons?" Ren asked.
The two Gundams looked at each other then back at the children. "Why would we show you our weapons?" The magenta-colored mech questioned.
"You said you were our guardians so we want to know what you'll use to protect us." Ren answered.
Sighing, the male robot nodded in understanding then reaches behind his back, grasping a handle that had not been there before and presenting the children a large two-handed greatsword colored the same magenta as his armor.
Valkyrie outstretches her arms and summoned a beautiful crystal sword with an intricate kite shield with a bird-like symbol emblazoned in pink on the center.
"So cool!" Nora cheered.
Both Gundams put away their weapons then turn their attention behind them, a few of the children looking at them as well.
Nora just smiled while Ren rubbed his eyes.
"It would seem we've drawn quite a crowd." Ryusei stated.
"Yes, you did." Ren said.
Valkyrie shooed the group of children away only to notice the words on the building. "Orphanage?" She turned back to the two kids. "You're orphans?"
"Yes, we are." Nora muttered.
"I see…" The dragon-like Gundam sighed before he and Valkyrie walk over to one of the caretakers, who stared at them in awe. "Excuse me, but we'd like to adopt some children."
"O-of course." Stuttered the caretaker.
"Excellent, care to show us papers?" Valkyrie asked sweetly.
"S-sure." Said the caretaker before she walked off.
Ryusei walks back towards Ren and Nora while Valkyrie follows the caretaker. "I have good news, little masters." The dragon-like mech said to the two children.
"What is it?" Nora asked.
"Valkyrie and I are going to adopt you both as our own. We may not be the parents you were seeking but… We will take care of you." The magenta Gundam answered.
"Really?" Nora asked with sparkles in her eyes.
Nodding, Ryusei kneels down in front of the two. "Really, really." He replied, placing a gentle hand on their heads.
"Yay!" Nora cheered as she vanished only to reappear on Valkyrie's shoulders.
If Ryusei had eyes, they'd be blinking in confusion. "Is she always this hyper?" He asked Ren.
"You have no idea." Ren said as he nodded his head.
A/N: That's the end of the prologue.
Now to explain the basis on what these Gundams look like based on their appearances.
Sonsaku Gundam is based on the Try Burning Gundam.
Lucifer is based on the Gundam Barbatos in its Fourth Form.
Angel is well based on the Wing Zero Custom.
Reaper is based on the Astraea Type F with a red cloak and a scythe.
Arc Knight is based on the Knight Unicorn Gundam.
Omega is actually a customized one but appearance wise, he would look like a Greek armored RX-78-2.
Ryusei is based on the Gundam Epyon Kai (EW ver.) and Valkyrie is a more feminine Freedom Gundam crossed with a Nobel Gundam outfitted in female Norse armor.
Do you agree with these choices? Also, what should other RWBY characters possess for a guardian?
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